With the Christmas holidays nearly upon us, it’s time to clear out the drinks cabinet and make way for some truly divine festive tipples!
Ketel One Vodka
Ketel One is distilled by the Nolet family in Schiedam, the Netherlands. The distillery was founded in 1691 by Joannes Nolet and is currently managed by the 10th and 11th generations of Nolet distillers. Using carefully selected European wheat and a combination of modern and traditional distilling techniques, Ketel One Vodka is an exceptional product, both crisp to taste and soft on finish. It is also perfect for Christmas cocktails.
£23.00
Lanique Spirit of Rose
Enjoyed for over 200 years throughout European aristocracy by kings, queens and emperors, Lanique is the pure distillation of 18th- century splendour recreated in a modern world. Lanique is created by steam-distilling thousands of hand-picked rose petals, sourced from the East. Once steam distilled, the rose petals release The Attar of Rose, a liquid that is more valuable, gram for gram, than gold itself! The Attar of Rose is then added in a slow, multi-part process with carefully selected sugars and a neutral grain spirit. The complex distillation process creates a truly unique flavour of Turkish Delight, a hint of cherry and the gorgeous aroma of the most beautiful Damascene rose. Lanique can be added to favourite mixers, lends a splash of sophistication to sparkling wine and champagne or adds a rosy twist to a classic cocktail.
RRP: £22.50 for 50 cl
Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin
Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin is a triple-distilled spirit, handcrafted in a traditional copper pot, still in small batches at one of India’s oldest distilleries, located in the foothills of the Himalayas. The use of botanicals is a time-honoured tradition in India; Jaisalmer has 11 botanicals, 7 of which are sourced from the four corners of India. Jaisalmer Gin is a sophisticated gin and tonic that hits all of the expected notes. You get some lemon, you get some juniper, and you get a touch of both coriander and spice. It also welcomes a combination with floral ingredients and citrus notes. Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin is presented in a chic, frosted black bottle with touches of raised gold on the label, reflecting its royal heritage and the golden colour of the Jaisalmer Fort.
RRP: £35.45 for 70cl
Glen Moray Whisky
Glen Moray have a range of single malt whiskies to suit everyone’s palate and everyone’s budget, from the whisky novice to the whisky aficionado. Glen Moray Distillery nestles on the banks of the River Lossie in the city of Elgin, the capital of Speyside, a region synonymous with malt whisky. Glen Moray Single Malt Whisky has been distilled here since 1897 by a small dedicated team of craftsmen. In over a century of distilling at Glen Moray, much has changed, the ingredients, processes and skills of those responsible for producing Glen Moray remain constant, however, have not. If you want to treat a whisky lover to something special this year, then it has to be the Glen Moray 21-year-old Port Wood Finish. Part of the distillery’s core range, this 21 Year Old has been matured in ex-bourbon casks before being finished in port casks, creating a fruity, sweet character. The palate offers notes of blackcurrants and liquorice, balanced by caramel, toffee and chilli-chocolate.
RRP: from £20.00 for 70cl
Barentsz Handcrafted Gin
This is a premium distilled Gin, infused with Jasmine flowers from China, as well as eight other botanicals for an elegant, dry and well-balanced finish. Made from the marriage of two different grain spirits – Winter Wheat and Golden Rye, this unique combination gives the gin a soft and smooth, pure flavour – smooth enough to sip neat. Barentsz takes its name from the intrepid dutch explorer Captain Willem Barentsz. The gin is presented in a Barentsz Marine coloured bottle and embossed with the brand crest. The luxurious packaging reinforces the premium nature of the gin.
RRP: £32.95 for 70cl